Downtown Ithaca Restaurants

If you're in the mood for a lively, festive atmosphere, especially on the weekends, check out the Ithaca Ale House. Located in the heart of Restaurant Row on Aurora Street, the Ithaca Ale House is an American bar and grill with an extensive... Read more

Located on the corner of Aurora and Seneca Streets, Asia Cuisine is a favorite stop for both locals and the college communities. Asia Cuisine has a reasonably priced array of Japanese, Korean and Chinese dishes and posseses lovely window se... Read more

Bandwagon Brew Pub features delicious beers brewed in small batches paired with locally and seasonally influenced dishes. Bandwagon is located in a contemporary space on the underground level of Cayuga Street; their craft beer microbrews br... Read more

A local favorite, Cafe Dewitt serves up uncommonly imaginative and fresh foods using local organic produce and farm-raised meats. They serve healthy breakfasts, brunches and lunches in a European cafe atmosphere situated in the open air hal... Read more

Ithaca’s best Chinese food: Capital Corner near the Commons By: Dining | June 13, 2014 What: Capital Corner Restaurant near the Commons. Where: 118 West State Street Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Price range: Moderate Review: “We wer... Read more

It all began with a bagel. Collegetown Bagels, to be exact. For over 20 years, stacks of excellent bagels have formed the foundation of the Brous & Mehaffey stores, now numbering five Ithaca locations. A family business, Brous & Meh... Read more

Located on the second floor of  the Autumn Leaves Used Bookstore on the Ithaca Commons, the Crow's Nest Café sports a pirate theme where it is "talk like a pirate day" all year long. The Crow's Nest Cafe, formerly the Owl Cafe, has underg... Read more

Gorgers, started by brothers Barton and Matthew Diamond, was formed with a desire to use high quality, fresh ingredients to produce an affordable, yet desirable dining option. Subs are served on either an Italian roll or grilled flatbread, ... Read more

Family owned and operated since 1961, Hal’s is a Kosher-style deli serving everything from bagels and lox to an assortment of hot and cold sandwiches, soups, salads, burgers, and daily lunch specials. Try the crunchy and delicious mini po... Read more

Conveniently located on Restaurant Row on the 100 block of North Aurora Street, Jade Garden serves up delicious a Chinese lunch buffet as well as delivery service. Specializing in Szechuan, Hunan and Cantonese style cuisine. $10 minimum for... Read more

A sandwich chain with corporate headquarters based in Champlain, IL. Offering take out or delivery service, Jimmy John's claims to have 'the world's tastiest  gourmet sandwiches.' You be the judge. Now with online ordering available: see l... Read more

Located on the Ithaca Commons,Jin Wu offers authentic Japanese and Korean cuisine at reasonable prices, making it a popular destination for college students and young professionals. Try their swordfish teriyaki hibachi or the B-52 Maki rol... Read more

"Publick House" is the formal name from which the more familiar, shortened version "pub" is derived.  Common to Ireland and the United Kingdom where there are more than 60,000 pubs, public houses are also referred to as "locals" since they... Read more

Classic French bistro. Featuring rotating Plats du Jour and an extensive selection of French and Finger Lakes wines. Address: 110 N. Aurora St. Phone Number: 607-319-0750 ...

Madeline's unique approach to Euro-Asian Fusion cuisine results in a simplified elegance through distinctive and high quality ingredient combinations. Whether you prefer seafood, chicken, steak, or vegetarian dishes, Madeline’s has someth... Read more

An American bistro, Mahogany Grill serves lunch and dinner, offering a range of American classics such as burgers and sandwiches, seafood & steaks, salads, pastas and soups. Their dining room and spacious tap room and bar make it a popu... Read more

Owned and operated by the Twelve Tribes, Maté Factor is a cafe decorated with varnished tree trunks and branches giving it a woodsy feel. They offer a range of hot and cold beverages, espresso drinks, smoothies and fresh juices, as well as... Read more

Located adjacent to the Holiday Inn on Cayuga Street, Max's Classic American Grill & Sports Bar is a full service restaurant and sports bar serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Specializing in thick, juicy burgers and nostalgic American... Read more

We make our food daily from the finest available ingredients and we pride ourselves on its quality and freshness. Viva Cantina, a full service restaurant located next door to the Taqueria, offers margaritas made with fresh lime juice, a hug... Read more